Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Southwest New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,820 -14.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.44
10th percentile $42,880
90th percentile $73,600
Employed locally 510
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,880
    25th
    $48,230
    50th (median)
    $50,820
    75th
    $62,700
    90th
    $73,600

    Top-paying metros for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $82,380
    Ogden, UT $81,300
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,470
    Anchorage, AK $79,830
    Alaska $79,220
    Fairbanks-College, AK $78,750

    Related occupations in Southwest New York

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,410
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,880
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,900
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $65,860
    Healthcare Social Workers $56,180
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $73,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors make per hour in Southwest New York?

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Southwest New York is $24.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.44 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest New York above or below average for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries?

    The median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Southwest New York is 14.1% below the national median of $59,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Southwest New York?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $42,880 per year in Southwest New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,230.